Frame with cable management

ABSTRACT

A cable management frame assembly comprising a collapsible frame chassis and a plurality of positionally configurable cable management fixtures that can be affixed to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware such screws, nuts or bolts. A panel mount allows patch panels and equipment to be mounted to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 12/547,775,filed Aug. 26, 2009, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,307,996, whichapplication claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No.61/094,597, filed Sep. 5, 2008, which applications are incorporatedherein by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND

The present disclosure relates generally to telecommunications cablemanagement systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates tocable management frame assemblies for arranging and organizing cablesand for holding telecommunications equipment.

Cable management systems and assemblies are commonly used in thetelecommunications industry to guide, secure and position cables suchthat the cables do not interfere with each other or with otherequipment.

The telecommunications industry is driven to provide cable managementassemblies that provide the most effective cable management solutions asit is typically difficult and time consuming to perform installationand/or maintenance work in an environment containing numerous cables andequipment or environments with confined spaces.

For these and other reasons cable management assemblies are desired suchthat cables can be efficiently organized and positioned.

SUMMARY

Cable management frame assemblies in accordance with the principles ofthe present disclosure include a frame chassis and a plurality of cablemanagement fixtures that can be affixed to the frame chassis. The cablemanagement frame assembly is arranged wherein the fixtures are placed asdesired to optimally guide, secure and position cables such that thecables do not interfere with each other or with other equipment. In apreferred embodiment, the cable management fixtures are mounted to theframe chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware suchscrews, nuts or bolts. In the preferred embodiment, at least some of thecable management fixtures are positionally configurable to adjust forspacing and volume of cable. It will be appreciated the cables can be asingle cable or a bundle of cables and can be of many different types,such as a fiber optic cable, an electrical conductor, or other cable. Ina preferred embodiment, the cable management fixtures are mounted to theframe chassis such that the fixtures are removable and/or retractable.

Cable management systems in accordance with the principles of thepresent disclosure include a frame chassis with top and bottom sections,and first and second sides pivotally connected to form the framechassis, wherein the frame chassis is assembled from a collapsedposition to an erected position by pivoting the sections and sidesrelative to one another. Locking structure locks the frame chassis inthe erected position. Preferably, the frame chassis is assembled to theerected position and locked in the erected position without the use oftools or additional hardware such as screws, nuts or bolts.

Panel mount and frame assemblies in accordance with the principles ofthe present disclosure include a slide mount to connect panels to theframe without the use of tools or additional hardware such as screws,nuts or bolts.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Aspects of the disclosure may be more completely understood inconsideration of the following detailed description of variousembodiments of the disclosure in connection with the accompanyingdrawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example cable management frameassembly;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a frame chassis;

FIG. 3 is front views of a frame chassis positioned in a collapsedposition, an intermediate position, and an erected position.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bottom portion of the example cablemanagement frame assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a cable management tray;

FIG. 6 is a front view of the cable management tray of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a side view of the cable management tray of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a top view of the cable management tray of FIG. 5;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a horizontal tray support;

FIG. 10 is a front view of the horizontal tray support of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a top view of the horizontal tray support of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a side view of the horizontal tray support of FIG. 9;

FIG. 13 is a further perspective view of a bottom portion of the examplecable management frame assembly of FIG. 1, showing portions in explodedview;

FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of a portion of the frame assembly of FIG.13;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a top portion of the example cablemanagement frame assembly of FIG. 1, showing portions in exploded view;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a patch cable finger unit;

FIG. 17 is a further perspective view of the patch cable finger unit ofFIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a first side view of the patch cable finger unit of FIG. 16;

FIG. 19 is an opposite side view of the patch cable finger unit of FIG.16;

FIG. 20 is a front view of the patch cable finger unit of FIG. 16;

FIG. 21 is a top view of the patch cable finger unit of FIG. 16;

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a cable management plate;

FIG. 23 is a front view of the example cable management frame assemblyof FIG. 1, showing the cable management plates in different mountingpositions;

FIG. 24 is a side view of a cable guide finger unit;

FIG. 25 is a side view of a bottom portion of the example cablemanagement frame assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 26 is a top view of the example cable management frame assembly ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 27 is a further perspective view of a bottom portion of the examplecable management frame assembly of FIG. 1, showing an example panelmounted to the frame chassis;

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a panel mount unit, showing oneretention wedge in the retracted position;

FIG. 29 is a further perspective view of the panel mount unit of FIG.28, showing some of the retention wedges in retracted positions and oneretention wedge in exploded view;

FIG. 30 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the panel mountunit of FIG. 28;

FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of the panel mount unit of FIG. 28showing a panel stud in a mounting position;

FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the panel mount unit of FIG. 28showing a panel stud in a displaced position;

FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a retention wedge;

FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a panel;

FIG. 35 is a top cross-sectional view of the example cable managementframe assembly of FIG. 1 showing a mounted panel;

FIG. 36 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 35;

FIG. 37 is enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of FIG. 35 showinga wedge positioned in a first orientation to secure a first panel havinga first thickness; and

FIG. 38 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of FIG. 35showing a wedge positioned in a second orientation to secure a secondpanel having a greater thickness than the first panel of FIG. 37.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following embodiments described in this document are provided by wayof illustration only and should not be construed as limiting. Variousmodifications and changes may be made to the example embodimentsdescribed below without departing from the true spirit and scope of thedisclosure.

FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of an example cable managementframe assembly 100 having features in accordance with the principles ofthe present disclosure. The cable management frame assembly 100 includesa frame chassis 105 and a plurality of cable management fixtures formanaging cables extending to and from the frame chassis 105. In thepreferred embodiment, the cable management frame assembly 100 includes aplurality of positionally configurable cable management fixtures.

Example cable management fixtures include, in part, a patch cable fingerunit 110, a cable management plate 115, a cable constraint bar 120, acable management tray 125, a cable guide finger unit 130, and a panelmount 1000, as described in further detail below.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, the frame chassis 105 forms the framestructure of the cable management frame assembly 100. The frame chassis105 includes a top section 200, a bottom section 205, a first post orside 210, and a second post or side 215, and has a front side 217 and arear side 219. The top section 200 and the bottom section 205 are formedhaving the same general physical dimensions. Each respective section200, 205 is generally rectangular in shape and includes a front plate220, a rear plate 225, and a pair of side plates 230. The front plate220 includes an elongated positioning aperture 235. The rear plate 225has front and rear plate portions 242, 244. The rear plate 225 has aplurality of cable positioning tab apertures 240 positioned on plateportions 242, 244 that can be utilized as cable tie locations to secureor provide strain relief for one or more cables. Side plates 230 jointhe front plate 220 to the rear plate 225. Preferably, the top section200 and the bottom section 205 are identically configured components,for manufacturing ease.

Both plates 220, 225 include a plurality of U-shaped apertures 245. Incertain embodiments, U-shaped apertures 245 are utilized to pass astabilizing element between front side 217 and a rear side 219 tostabilize frame chassis 105 positioned in an upright position. In oneembodiment, stabilizing element comprises of a bar passing between frontside 217 and a rear side 219 and a base element attached to bar forstabilization.

The first side 210 and the second side 215 are formed having the samegeneral physical dimensions. Sides 210, 215 include a primary surface250 having a plurality of spaced apertures. In general, the plurality ofapertures are formed having one or more distinguishable shapes such thatone or more different types of cable management fixtures can be fastenedto the frame chassis 105. In the example embodiment, apertures definedon the primary surface 250 include a square aperture 255, a slitaperture 260, and a slot aperture 265. As described in further detailbelow, each of the respective apertures 255, 260, and 265 areperiodically spaced and shaped such that corresponding cable managementfixtures can be optimally positioned to the frame chassis 105. The slotaperture 265 includes curved tabs 261 to restrict movement of arespective cable management fixture, described in further detail below.

Sides 210, 215 additionally include a secondary surface 275 formed as alip section running along both of the lengthwise edges of a respectiveside 210, 215. In this manner, sides 210, 215 form a U-shapedcross-section. In general, each respective secondary surface 275includes plurality of periodically spaced apertures shaped such that oneor more different types of cable management fixtures can be secured tothe frame chassis 105. In the example embodiment, apertures defined onthe secondary surface 275 include square apertures 255. Preferably, thesides 210, 215 are identically configured components, for manufacturingease.

In one example embodiment, the top section 200, bottom section 205,first side 210 and second side 215 are pivotally connected at pivots 222to form the frame chassis 105. In one aspect, the frame chassis 105 iscollapsible. As such, the frame chassis 105 can be positioned from acollapsed position 300 to an erected position 305. In the collapsedposition 300 the frame chassis 105 is folded such that the top section200, bottom section 205, first side 210 and second side 215 have therespective lengthwise surfaces in parallel planes. In this manner, astorage void space 310 framed by the first side 210 and the second side215 can be utilized to store one or more different types of cablemanagement fixtures or other items.

In one aspect, the frame chassis 105 is supplied in the collapsedposition 300 and then is positioned into an erected position 305 bypivoting the sections about the various pivot points, in a parallelogramaction. Subsequently, the frame chassis 105 can be locked to maintainthe erected position 305. For example, the erected frame assembly can besecured in the erected position 305 by a clamping fixture such as one ormore rotating clamp handles. In the erected position 305 the framechassis 105 defines a space 315 where equipment can be mounted. In use,the frame chassis 105 is erected, locked and bolted to the floor.

As referred to above, the cable management frame assembly 100 includes aplurality of cable management fixtures. In one example embodiment, acable constraint bar 120 is provided, FIG. 4. The cable restraint bar120 is a ring shaped structure 402 that includes a first opening 400forming an opening into an interior of the ring shape. The first opening400 is defined by a first end 405 and a second end 410. The second end410 has a slight outward curvature. Connected to the cable restraint bar120 is a pivot block 415. In the example embodiment, a portion of thecable restraint bar 120 is positioned through an internal passagedefined in the body of the pivot block 415. The portion of the cablerestraint bar positioned in the passage is loosely engaged to a surfaceof the passage. The cable restraint bar 120 is slidable relative to thepivot block 415 along an axis A. Additionally, the cable restraint bar120 can be pivoted about the axis A and can be rotated in direction Babout axis A. In the example embodiment a plurality of securing postsare integrally formed on a rear side of the pivot block 415. In oneaspect, a plurality of L-shaped securing posts can be snapped into slitapertures 260 arranged on the primary surface 250 of the respectivesides 210, 215 to fasten a respective cable restraint bar 120 to theframe chassis 105. As such, one or more cable restraint bars 120 can bemounted to the frame chassis 105 without the use of tools or additionalhardware such screws, nuts or bolts. Additionally, the cable restraintbars 120 are removable and can be positioned on the frame chassis 105 asdesired.

Cable restraint bars 120 are adjustable regarding how far front 412extends forward of frame chassis 105 by sliding bar portion 414 relativeto pivot block 415 forwardly or rearwardly. Cable restraint bars 120 areallowed to pivot to accommodate more or less cables. In the case of onlya few cables, the ring shaped structure 402 pivots down to constrain thefew cables. As the number of cables increases, ring shaped structurepivots up to increase the cable handling area. The ring shaped structurecan be biased downwardly by a spring in block 415. In one embodiment thespring is a torsion type spring such that a downwardly actingrestraining force is developed.

In one example embodiment, a plurality of cable management trays 125 areprovided, as detailed in FIGS. 5-8. Each cable management tray 125includes a horizontal positioning surface 500 having a plurality ofapertures 505. In one aspect, the apertures 505 are positioned in a rowand column configuration. Adjacent to a first edge 510 is a finstructure or front lip 515, having an aperture 517 formed therein, thatextends perpendicularly from the horizontal positioning surface 500.Additionally, the cable management tray 125 includes a downwardlyextending portion in the form of a curved lip member 520 adjacent to afirst side 525 and an identical curved lip member 520 adjacent to asecond side 530 of the horizontal positioning surface 500. Eachrespective curved lip member 520 extends generally in a directionopposite of the front lip 515.

In the example embodiment, the cable management tray 125 can bepositioned into the elongated positioning aperture 235 positioned on thefront plate 220 of respective sections 200, 205 of the frame chassis105. A second edge 535, positioned oppositely from the first edge 510,of the cable management tray 125 is slidable into the elongatedpositioning aperture 235. The cable management tray 125 is secured intothe elongated positioning aperture 235 via friction. Additionally, stopmembers 600 restrict sliding movement, and retain the cable managementtray 125 in selected positions.

Additionally, the cable management trays 125 can be positioned to theframe chassis 105 by sliding the cable management tray 125 into a traysupport structure that is secured to the frame chassis 105. For example,in one embodiment, each respective curved lip member 520 is engaged to arespective horizontal tray support 800 that is secured to the framechassis 105. The cable management tray 125 is slidable into space 315.In the example embodiment, a pair of horizontal tray supports 800 aremounted to the frame chassis at an equal height such that a cablemanagement tray 125 engaged with the supports 800 is horizontal withrespect to a ground surface. The horizontal tray support 800 is a rigidmolded structure that includes a U-shaped aperture 805 shaped tocomplement the shape of the curved lip member 520. The horizontal traysupport 800 additionally includes a plurality of L-shaped securing posts810 formed on a first surface 815 and a second surface 820. In thismanner, the horizontal tray support 800 and can be snapped intocomplementary apertures on the frame chassis 105, such as the squareapertures 255 arranged on the secondary surface 275 of the respectivesides 210, 215. Upon fastening a pair of horizontal tray supports 800 ata desired level position on the secondary surface 275 of each respectiveside 210, 215, the curved lip members 520 of the cable management tray125 are slid into horizontal tray supports 800 to mount the cablemanagement tray 125 to the frame chassis 105. With this mountingarrangement, trays 125 can be mounted at a variety of desired verticalpositions. The trays 125 can be fastened to a section of the framechassis 105 without the use of tools or additional hardware such screws,nuts or bolts. Additionally, the trays 125 are removable and can bepositioned on the frame chassis 105 as desired.

In one embodiment, a plurality of patch cable finger units 110 for cablemanagement are provided, as detailed in FIGS. 16-21. In general, a patchcable finger unit 110 includes a base section 1400, one or more fingers1405 extending from the base section 1400 in the same direction, aflange 1410 positioned on an end of each of the fingers 1405 oppositefrom the base section 1400, and a plurality of L-shaped securing posts1415 arranged on a first side 1420 of the base section 1400.

In general, one or more patch cable finger units 110 can be positionedon one or both of the sides 210, 215 of the frame chassis 105 such thatthe flanges 1410 extend outwards from the front side 217 of the framechassis 105. In this manner, one or more patch cables or other cablescan be positioned between the fingers 1405 to manage and organize thecables as desired.

In one aspect, the plurality of L-shaped securing posts 1415 can besnapped into the square apertures 255 arranged on the primary surface250 of the respective sides 210, 215. In this manner, one or morerespective patch cable finger units 110 can be fastened to a section ofthe frame chassis 105 without the use of tools or additional hardwaresuch screws, nuts or bolts. In certain embodiments, a button 1417 issnapped into square apertures 255 arranged on the primary surface 250 toprovide additional securing support to affix one or more patch cablefinger units 110 to one or both of the sides 210, 215 of the framechassis 105. In further embodiments, a button 1417 is positioned onpivot block 415, cable guide finger units 130 and panel mounts 1000 toprovide additional securing support to affix one or more of fixtures toone or both of the sides 210, 215 of the frame chassis 105 in a similarmanner to the patch cable finger units 110. Further, the patch cablefinger units 110 are removable and can be positioned on the framechassis 105 as desired.

In one embodiment, a cable management plate 115 is provided, as detailedin FIG. 22. In general, the cable management plate 115 is rectangular inshape. The cable management plate 115 includes a plurality of tab memberapertures 1805 that can be utilized as cable ties to secure or providestrain relief for one or more cables. In one embodiment, the tab memberapertures 1805 are arranged in a row and column configuration.

The cable management plate 115 additionally includes a plurality ofpositioning slots 1810 periodically spaced between the columns of theflexible tab member apertures 1805. The positioning slots 1810 extendfrom a first edge 1815 and terminate at a generally internal position1820 on the cable management plate 1800.

In the example embodiment, one or more cable management plates 115 canbe positioned in complementary features on the frame chassis 105. Forexample, a respective positioning slot 1810 can be positioned in a slotaperture 265 on the primary surface 250 of sides 210, 215. In thismanner, a desired number of tab member apertures 1805 extendperpendicularly outwards from the primary surface 250 such that one ormore cables can be managed and organized as desired. Curved tabs 261restrict pivoting movement of the cable management plates 115. The cablemanagement plates 115 can be positioned where a variable number cableties and tab member apertures 1805 are utilized. One or more cablemanagement plates 115 can be selectively positioned in a respective slotaperture 265 such that a desired number of tab member apertures 1805 areaccessible inside or outside of frame chassis 105. For example, as shownin FIG. 23, six, eight or ten tab member apertures 1805 are accessibleoutside of frame chassis 105; see cable management plates 1900, 1905,1910, respectively. Additionally, multiple cable management plates canbe staggered front to back, see cable management plates 1915, 1920, in arespective slot aperture 265. Further, plates 1930 can be positioned sothat tab member apertures 1805 are positioned inside of frame chassis105. In this manner, one or more respective cable management plates 115can be positioned to a portion of the frame chassis 105 without the useof tools or additional hardware such screws, nuts or bolts.Additionally, the one or more cable management plates 115 are removableand can be positioned on the frame chassis 105 as desired.

In one embodiment, a plurality of cable guide finger units 130 areprovided, as detailed in FIG. 24. In general, a cable guide unit 130includes a base section 2310, one or more fingers 2315 extending fromthe base section 2310 in the same direction, a flange 2305 positioned onan end of each of the fingers 2315 opposite from the base section 2310,and a plurality of L-shaped securing posts 2320 arranged on a first side2325 of the base section 2310.

In the example embodiment, one or more cable guide finger units 130 canpositioned on one or both of the sides 210, 215 on a back side 219 ofthe frame chassis 105 such that the fingers 2315 are extended outwardlyfrom a back side 219 of the frame chassis 105, FIG. 25. In this manner,one or more cables can be positioned between the fingers 2315 to supportand organize cables as desired.

In one aspect, the plurality of L-shaped securing posts 2320 can besnapped into the square apertures 255 arranged on the secondary surface275 of the respective sides 210, 215, to fasten a respective cable guidefinger unit 130 to the frame chassis 105. As such, the one or more cableguide finger units 130 can be mounted to the frame chassis 105 withoutthe use of tools or additional hardware such screws, nuts or bolts. Inone embodiment, the cable guide finger units 130 are removable and canbe positioned on the frame chassis 105 as desired.

Cable guide finger units 130 and patch cable finger units 110 aresimilar in structure and function. One difference is the cable guidefinger units 130 are shorter in finger length than patch cable fingerunits 110. If desired, the individual fingers 1405, 2315 can be made tobe moveably mounted to bases sections 1400, 2310, such as by retractingor extending longitudinally into or away from the respective basesections. The fingers can be retracted/extended as a group orindividually.

The various fixtures, including the patch cable finger units 110, thecable management plates 115, the cable restraint bars 120, the cablemanagement trays 125, the cable guide finger units 130, and the panelmounts 1000, can be delivered as separate elements with frame chassis105, and mounted to frame chassis 105 after frame chassis 105 is erectedfrom the collapsed state to the erected state. Alternatively, thevarious fixtures can be pre-mounted, and retracted, then extended intothe desired positions after the frame chassis 105 is placed in theerected state.

In one embodiment, a panel or equipment mounting assembly is providedfor mounting equipment in space 315. The mounting assembly includes apanel mount 1000, and a retention wedge 2000 for mounting a panel 3000,FIG. 27. Referring now to FIGS. 28-33, the panel mount 1000 includes afirst side 1005, a second side 1010, and a bracket 1015 extendingoutwardly from the second side 1010. The bracket 1015 includes aplurality of rectangular wedge member receiving apertures 1015, a stopsurface 1017, and a clip surface 1019. The first side 1005 includes aplurality of clip posts 1020. The panel mount 1000 is secured to thesecondary surface 275 of the frame chassis 105 by the clip posts 1020.The second side 1010 includes a plurality of panel studs 1025. Eachrespective panel stud 1025 is positioned in a respective stud aperture1030. The panel stud 1025 is depressible upon a pressure applied to thepanel stud 1025 to move the panel stud 1025 into the stud aperture 1030until a stud first surface 1035 contacts a receiving stud surface 1040.A flexible tail 1045 biases each panel stud 1025 toward an outerposition. The panel stud 1025 can be pushed inward if not desired andlocked out of the way by pressing inward until the first stud surface1035 contacts the receiving stud surface 1040. Such might be the case ifequipment larger than one rack unit (1RU) is mounted the frame chassis105.

The retention wedge 2000 includes a fitting aperture 2005 framed by afirst wedge member 2010, a second wedge member 2015, and a stop bar2020. A flexible retaining clip 2025 is positioned on an inner surface2030 of the first wedge member 2010 and the second wedge member 2015.Additionally, a panel stud contact section 2035 is formed on an outersurface 2040 of both the first wedge member 2010 and the second wedgemember 2015. Further, a retention bump 2022 is positioned at a terminalend of each respective retaining clip 2025 such that retention wedge2000 does not fall from panel mount 1000 when not fully engaged. In oneaspect, retention bump 2022 contacts a clip surface 1019 such thatretention wedge 2000 does not fall from panel mount 1000 when not fullyengaged.

Referring now to FIGS. 34-36, the panel 3000 includes a center section3005 having a plurality of telecommunications connection locations 3010,such as for receiving copper or fiber connection equipment, includingjacks or adapters. Located at each of a first end 3015 and a second end3020 is a retaining flange 3025. The retaining flange 3025 includes aplurality of securing apertures 3030.

In use, the panel 3000 is positioned to the panel mount 1000, that issecured to the secondary surface 275 of the frame chassis 105, such thateach of the plurality of securing apertures 3030 are coincidentallyaligned with a panel stud 1025. A retention wedge 2000 is positionedsuch that the first wedge member 2010 and the second wedge member 2015are aligned with a respective wedge member receiving aperture 1015. Thefirst wedge member 2010 and the second wedge member 2015 of theretention wedge 2000 are inserted into respective wedge member receivingapertures 1015 until the stop bar 2020 contacts the stop surface 1017.During the insertion process each of the flexible retaining clips 2025are deformed outwardly, in a direction towards a panel stud contactsection 2035 on the respective wedge member 2010, 2015. Upon contact ofthe stop bar 2020 with the stop surface 1017 each respective flexibleretaining clip 2025 expands to its normal state and contacts the clipsurface 1019. In this manner, the retention wedge 2000 is secured,thereby restraining the panel 3000 to the frame chassis 105. Todisengage the retention wedge 2000 from the quick fit molding 1000pressure is applied to deform each of the flexible retaining clips 2025.Wedges 2000 are reversible to allow for different panel thicknesses. Inone aspect, the retention wedge 2000 is inserted into the bracket 1015in a first orientation such that a first face is facing outwardly fromthe frame chassis 105. In a second aspect, the retention wedge 2000 isinserted into the bracket 1015 in a second orientation such that anopposite second face is facing outwardly from the frame chassis 105. Forexample, FIG. 37 illustrates a wedge 2000 inserted to panel mount 1000in an orientation to allow for a first panel thickness, as illustratedby space 3700. In contrast, FIG. 38 illustrates a wedge 2000 reversed toallow for a greater panel thickness, as illustrated by space 3800.

The preceding embodiments are intended to illustrate without limitationthe utility and scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in theart will readily recognize various modifications and changes that may bemade to the embodiments described above without departing from the truespirit and scope of the disclosure.

The claims are:
 1. A cable management frame assembly comprising: a framechassis including: a top section, a bottom section, a first side, and asecond side, and wherein the first side and the second side each includea primary surface and a secondary surface and each of the primarysurface and the secondary surface includes a plurality of apertures; anda plurality of management plates including: a plate body; havingopposite major surfaces through which tab member apertures are defined,the tab member apertures being closed-ended; a plurality of tab membersfor cable ties, each tab member extending into one of the tab memberapertures; and a plurality of positioning slots extending through themajor surfaces, the positioning slots being spaced between columns ofthe tab members, wherein one of the slots is mounted to one of thechassis.
 2. The cable management frame assembly of claim 1, wherein thetab members are arranged in a row and column configuration.
 3. The cablemanagement frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of aperturesinclude at least a plurality of spaced slot apertures on the primarysurface of the first side and the second side of the frame chassis. 4.The cable management frame assembly of claim 3, wherein the managementplates extend perpendicularly from the primary surface of at least oneof the first side and the second side of the frame chassis.
 5. The cablemanagement frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the tab members areT-shaped.
 6. The cable management frame assembly of claim 1, wherein thepositioning slots extend from a first edge of the plate body andterminate at internal positions on the plate body.
 7. The cablemanagement frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the management plates areidentical to each other.
 8. The cable management frame assembly of claim1, wherein the tab members extend parallel to the major surfaces of theplate body.
 9. The cable management frame assembly of claim 1, whereinthe positioning slots are elongated along the major surfaces.
 10. Thecable management frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the plate body isrectangular.
 11. The cable management frame assembly of claim 1, whereinthe tab members are disposed in a plurality of rows.
 12. The cablemanagement frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the tab members aredisposed in a plurality of columns.
 13. The cable management frameassembly of claim 1, wherein each tab member has a first portionelongated along a first direction and a second portion elongated along asecond direction.
 14. The cable management frame assembly of claim 13,wherein the positioning slots are elongated along the first direction.15. The cable management frame assembly of claim 1, wherein an area ofone of the major surfaces of the plate body is larger than a combinedarea of the tab member apertures.
 16. The cable management frameassembly of claim 1, wherein the tab members extend along a firstdirection from the proximal end to the distal end, and wherein the platebody extends along the first direction between parallel opposite edgesof the plate body.
 17. A cable management frame assembly comprising: aframe chassis including: a top section, a bottom section, a first side,and a second side, and wherein the first side and the second side eachinclude a primary surface and a secondary surface and each of theprimary surface and the secondary surface includes a plurality ofapertures, the frame chassis including curved tabs that are configuredto restrict pivoting movement of the management plates; and a pluralityof management plates including: a plate body having opposite majorsurfaces through which tab member apertures are defined, the tab memberapertures being closed-ended; a plurality of tab members for cable ties,each tab member extending into one of the tab member apertures; and aplurality of positioning slots extending through the major surfaces,wherein one of the slots is mounted to one of the apertures of the framechassis.